As a soloist John has performed in the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican Centre and St Paul's Cathedral, including broadcasts on Classic FM and BBC TV and radio. He has given solo recitals around the country.

John is an experienced teacher and outreach project presenter. He is a peripatetic brass teacher at Harrow School and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Junior Department. He has also been involved in remarkable work with dementia patients as part of the collaboration of Sinfonia 21's Shimmer Project with Music for Life.

When not playing the trumpet, John enjoys salsa dancing and eating curry. He lives in Harrow with his wife and 12 trumpets.